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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Sony A80J OLED TV is pricier and better for dark room viewing with its excellent picture quality, suitable for movies and high-end gaming due to its 120Hz refresh rate. In contrast, the TCL S555 LCD is more affordable, performs decently in various lighting conditions, and is adequate for casual viewing and gaming with a 60Hz refresh rate, but it won't deliver the same level of picture quality as the Sony, particularly for fast-moving content and in dark rooms. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony A80J (OLED)
- Excellent for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Excellent for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Very good viewing angle
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the TCL S555 (LCD)
- The TCL S555 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A80J (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7
7.8
10.00/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony A80J (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S555 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.1
7.9
10.00/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is good.
Sports
9.0
6.3
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A80J excels in sports viewing due to its excellent response time, very good handling of reflections, wide viewing angles, and good gray uniformity, contributing to clear, consistent, and enjoyable visuals even in fast-paced scenes and various seating positions. In contrast, the TCL S555, although fair for sports, has only good response time, poor reflection handling, narrower viewing angles, and lower gray uniformity, which may result in less clear images with more distractions from light reflection during sports events.
Gaming
8.8
6.7
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
7.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A80J excels in gaming due to its OLED panel which provides an excellent response time, resulting in smoother motion, whereas the TCL S555 has a fair performance with a higher input lag that can affect the gaming experience, particularly in fast-paced games where timing is crucial. Despite that, the TCL S555 offers very low input lag which is great for gaming, but its LCD technology falls short in response time compared to the Sony's OLED.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
7.0
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is good.
The Sony A80J's excellent upscaling and high SDR brightness make it ideal for viewing news and TV programs in various lighting conditions, while its OLED technology delivers superior contrast and color performance. On the other hand, the TCL S555 offers good upscaling and decent SDR brightness adequate for these types of content, but its LCD technology may not match the deep blacks and rich colors offered by the Sony.
Cost
$1,698
$600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Sony A80J (OLED) has a price of $1,698 and the TCL S555 (LCD) costs $600.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.4
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.4/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) and TCL S555 (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony A80J is highly regarded for watching cartoons and animation thanks to its excellent colors straight out of the box and a wide color gamut, ensuring vibrant and accurate hues. Conversely, the TCL S555, while also very good for animated content, has slightly lower performance in color volume and gamut, which may affect the richness and depth of colors displayed.
Bright Room
7.2
7.3
8.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Sony A80J (OLED) are both good for bright room.
The Sony A80J performs well in bright rooms due to its good SDR and HDR brightness and very good reflection handling, making it suitable for well-lit environments. In contrast, the TCL S555, despite having very good SDR brightness, is less ideal for bright rooms because of its poor reflection handling, which can be an issue with lights or windows nearby.
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How the Sony A80J (OLED) and the TCL S555 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony A80J (OLED) | TCL S555 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,698 | $600 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2021 | September 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65A80J | 65S555 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.1/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 9.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.9" x 57" x 2.1" | 32.7" x 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.8" x 57" | 35" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.2 lbs | 45.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 13 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 10/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 6.1/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 30 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | No | |
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Sony A80J (OLED)
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Kob Monney | July 2022
"For home cinema fans the Sony A80J puts in a talented HDR performance, while daytime TV viewers benefit from its impressive upscaling and motion processing. Whites are portrayed in a clean and bright manner and black levels are strong, making for a very satisfying and consistent HD upscale. The A80J’s motion processing is hugely impressive. The Sony A80J takes content at any resolution and makes it look great, its motion skills are class-leading and its HDR performance boasts plenty of detail, contrast and expressive colours."
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Caleb Denison | December 2022
"It looks great out of the box and the picture quality it is rock-solid for the price. (...) What really makes this a decent gaming TV, though, is the very low input lag. (...) But if you want to save a little money, the TCL S555 strikes a great balance between cost and performance – the kind of performance that’s impressive enough to deliver some wow to your eyes. (...)"
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About Sony
Sony stands as a highly experienced and widely trusted TV manufacturer, earning a reputation that surpasses all others. A Japanese company, Sony has been making TVs for far longs than it has been making Playstation game consoles. Sony's high-end TVs are often regarded as the ultimate choice for videophiles, representing the epitome of quality, albeit at a premium price point. Renowned for their advanced and precise motion handling, as well as their cutting-edge local dimming algorithms, Sony consistently delivers unparalleled performance in these areas. They include Google TV software with all their TV sets, which grants access to the largest selection of apps available and they also include Bravia Core which is a movie streaming platform specifically for Sony TVs that offers higher picture quality by using more bandwidth.
About TCL
TCL, the highly recognizable TV brand from China, has firmly established itself as the second-largest manufacturer in terms of sales volume. Renowned for striking an impressive balance between affordability, picture quality, and design, TCL TVs deliver a compelling overall package. While they have traditionally excelled in the low-end and midrange TV segments, TCL has recently made remarkable strides in the realm of high-end televisions, introducing impressive models that rival top competitors. Most TCL TVs use Roku software which is very user friendly and easy to use, but they have a few other models that use Google TV which has the largest app selection, but is not as user friendly as Roku.
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